Stormont Vail Health Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Top Hospital

For the fifth consecutive year, Stormont Vail Health has been recognized among the best hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Stormont Vail is ranked second in Kansas and achieved the highest rating possible in five procedures or conditions: abnormal aortic aneurysm repair, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, hip replacement and knee replacement.

"To receive this ranking for five consecutive years validates the excellent work our team does each day across the region," said Dr. Robert Kenagy, president and chief executive officer, Stormont Vail Health. "Our team continues to provide high-quality care to our patients during these unprecedented times. We are proud to be a health care leader in Kansas and provide exceptional care in the communities we serve."

Mayo Clinic, with whom Stormont Vail is affiliated through the Mayo Clinic Care Network, was ranked first in the nation on U.S. News & World Report's 2020-2021 Best Hospitals Honor Roll. Through membership with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Mayo Clinic providers' knowledge and expertise are extended to Stormont Vail providers and patients.

The U.S. News analysis of hospitals includes data from nearly 5,000 centers across multiple clinical specialties, procedures and conditions. Scores are based on a variety of patient outcome and care-related factors, such as patient safety and nurse staffing. Hospitals are ranked nationally in specialties and regionally in states and major metro areas. U.S. News assigns a rating to hospitals in a handful of common procedures and conditions.

According to U.S. News, the Best Regional Hospitals rankings were created to provide consumers who want to stay close to home with an overall assessment of their region's hospitals across multiple areas of care. To be recognized regionally, a hospital must have been either nationally ranked in one of the 12 specialties or received high-performing ratings in three or more of those specialties or the procedures and conditions.

Rankings and ratings should be seen as a starting point for patients when considering where to go for care. Individual diagnosis and personal priorities will dictate their personal best choice.